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Apartments in Moscow
This three star, two room apartment has a phenomenal location right next to Tverskaya Street...
There is an incredible view of downtown Moscow and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and from the balcony of this apartment...
Welcome to Mayakovskaya Bed & Breakfast. The apartment is in the central area of Moscow, 50 meters from Tverskaya - the main street of the city next to the Metro "Mayakovskaya" (3 Min.).
This two room apartment is perfect for rest, relaxation, and convenience.
This attractive two room apartment is just right for accommodating one to four people.....
This one room apartment is very comfortable. The apartment has high ceilings, a spacious living room
Perfectly located in the historical city of Moscow, Tsvetnoy Boulevard Apartment (TBA) offers both comfort and privacy. Self-catering, fully equipped TBA is a great place to stay for your dream holiday or on business.
A nice and comfortable apartment located right in the city centre. Just a five minute walk to the...
regional info
The emperors, or tsars, made the city their base of rule until 1712, when the capital was moved to Saint Petersburg. Moscow was restored as Russia's capital in 1918, and it served as the capital of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) from 1922 until 1991. Since then Moscow has been the capital of the Russian Federation.
Moscow has a long and dramatic history. The city has been completely destroyed and rebuilt again many times throughout the years. Its most ancient wooden buildings disappeared in fires. Each time the city was resurrected from the ashes, it became more and more beautiful. For every rebuilding, the most talented and famous architects were invited from around the world to restore Moscow.
This history of reconstruction Moscow has undergone is part of the reason she has absorbed the many different and diverse styles that visitors experience here. Stalin's epic and monumental buildings neighbor with small two-store nineteenth century town houses, while splendid cathedrals peer out from behind modern skyscrapers. Even in the heart of Moscow, in the Kremlin, old churches compete with the immense Congress Palace for space.
Despite the size of the city (about 900 square kilometers) and the scale of many of the buildings and avenues there, the general layout is easily grasped - a series of concentric circles and radial lines, emanating from the Kremlin; the center being compact enough to explore on foot.
The Kremlin and its surroundings are a great place to spend time. In the summer the temperature can get high. This surprises many people, as they associate Russia with snow. I arrived in June and was met with fantastic 90F heat. I headed straight for the Kremlin and Red Square, and found this is to be real hangout for young and old alike, with street bars everywhere and people jumping in the fountains to keep cool. The Kremlin deserves a full circumnavigation to appreciate the architectural splendour. This area is a very cool place to chill out!
For more information on other attractive places that you can see in Moscow, please check the Sights section.
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